Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
For the folks in So Cal. How does RD meat prices compare to Costco and regular grocery stores. I'm about to join KCBS and hopefully it's worth it.
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colonel00
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Which location will you be visiting and how far of a drive is it? RD is usually cheaper and will carry a slightly better quality most of the time. However, for me its a bit of a drive while Sams is closer. So its a toss up for me as to which place to go to. RD is definitely better if buying in bulk.
Check the link below as well. You can look up your closest location and check their specials. Usually the meats of interest are listed.
http://www.restaurantbyclick.com/rd/state.asp
Check the link below as well. You can look up your closest location and check their specials. Usually the meats of interest are listed.
http://www.restaurantbyclick.com/rd/state.asp
Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
Looks like I got one less than 10 miles away in Long Beach. :thumb:
Do you have to buy meat by the case?
colonel00
Quintessential Chatty Farker
No. They have case and individual pricing.
Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
Thanks, just joined KCBS, all I have to do now is wait for my card to come in. :thumb:
Big Ace
Full Fledged Farker
No you don't have to buy everything by the case, but you also can't just go pick up a single rib eye, you have to buy a 13lb rib eye roast @ $6.49/lb for Angus.
A for other prices, I just went yesterday(Fountain Valley) and picked up a Select brisket for $2.09/lb the sizes were between 13lbs and 19lbs. Also picked up Prairie Fresh cryovac ribs for $1.97/lb(these were $1.56/lb in September). Bone in butts around $1.59/lb.
Hope that helps.
Chris
propsync
Knows what a fatty is.
Forgive my ignorance. The RD near me says business only. Will KCBS membership get me in? Thanks.
Professor Salt
is one Smokin' Farker
I rotate among the RD's in Anaheim, Torrance, and Fountain Valley. The selection at each is a little different, and reflects the restaurant clientele in those areas. Anaheim is the So Cal HQ, so they have the biggest selection of meat of the three, FYI. The Long Beach one (the one off the 91?) is big square footage wise, but that's because it's combined with a Jetro.
Since you're in Norwalk, you should also check out the Costco Business Center in Commerce. It's got a bigger meat selection than a regular Costco, and is open for any Costco member.
Since you're in Norwalk, you should also check out the Costco Business Center in Commerce. It's got a bigger meat selection than a regular Costco, and is open for any Costco member.
Full Draw BBQ
Full Fledged Farker
You have to have a DBA or a business tax ID. I think the KCBS will get you in one time, but you need a resale situation after that.
Saiko
is One Chatty Farker
The KCBS card should get you in as many times as you like (at least that's how it used to work). You just need to show your KCBS card at the desk each time you visit and they will give you a daily pass.
Cast Iron Chef
is Blowin Smoke!
I can be a struggle at times. I printed and brought in the page from KCBS web site. I eventually got a permanent pass. Don't need a business. I just have to pay the tax.
Saiko
is One Chatty Farker
Same here. She realized her mistake after giving me a permanent pass and said ,"Oh well, just keep it". Who was I to argue?
Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
What page? I can't seem to find anything that talks about RD on their site.
Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
The Costco Business Center is OK, not great. They still only carry flats no packers. I do like that place better than my Norwalk Costco because lines are non existent. :becky:
NRA4Life
is Blowin Smoke!
Are you a KCBS member? It is only viewable if you are a member and signed in.
Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
I just joined yesterday, haven't received my member ID yet, thanks!
Will work for bbq
Babbling Farker
I went to RD for the first time this weekend in Oakland, their meat department blows away the Costco business center here. I used my KCBS card to get in but the receptionist wasn't very knowledgeable, she said she'll let me in this one time and thats it, then I pointed out to her that the printout was from a secure site that not just anyone can print one out and that the KCBS member number as well as directions were printed on it.
JiveTurkey
is one Smokin' Farker
I went to the RD in San Jose last weekend with my KCBS card and the printed coupon from the KCBS page and they looked at me like I was an idiot. They almost did not let me in, I explained that the coupon was from KCBS it stated very clear that it is for a one day pass. After giving me grief they gave me a one day pass and made VERY clear to me that if I wanted to come back I would have to have a buisness license and # to enter. After that ordeal I figured even when I do get a biz I sure as heck wont be giving them my money. They acted like they were doing me a favor. The prices were ok but nothing worth sharting myself over to go there. I'll stick with Costco.
Full Draw BBQ
Full Fledged Farker
I ran into the same thing as JiveTurkey. The RD by me had no clue what I was talking about. I do have a DBA being filed right now, so I'll have that to take and get a permanent card, but my KCBS card got me a lot of odd looks and questions. I'm glad others had an easier time though!
Smoothsmoke
Babbling Farker
Now you guys are getting me worried. The only reason I joinced KCBS was for this perk. I hope my local RD reps are a bit nicer.
